Opinion

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   ChelseaM. Pochettino

   Pochettino risks being sacked if he keeps this up

   Optimism surrounding the Argentine's appointment is already at risk of dissipating - he must adjust to alleviate the pressure

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   ArsenalA. Ramsdale

   Ramsdale's time at Arsenal is up! Arteta right to favour Raya

   The Spanish shot-stopper is an upgrade on the England international, who would be wise to start looking for a way out of Emirates Stadium

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   Tottenham HotspurA. Postecoglou

   Postecoglu has turned Spurs from misfits to glory-hungry stars

   The Australian coach has given Spurs supporters a reason to feel proud of their team once again - and this is only the beginning

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   Manchester UnitedPremier League

   How miserable Man Utd can turn their nightmare season around

   The Red Devils have had a nightmare start to the season on almost every front but a few tweaks could see them quickly turn their fortunes around

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   Cristiano RonaldoGOAL Grades

   Ronaldo at his clinical best as Al-Nassr down title rivals

   For the whole of the campaign, GOAL will be evaluating the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in Saudi Arabia

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   Manchester UnitedUEFA Champions League

   Man Utd are broken - but getting rid of Ten Hag solves nothing

   The Dutch coach already appears to be on borrowed time, but the Red Devils' most glaring problems are deep-rooted

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   A win, but at what cost? Messi injury has Miami in trouble

   For the remainder of the campaign, GOAL's Ryan Tolmich will be evaluating the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's displays in the United States

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   L. MessiInter Miami

   Ranked: Every Messi goal for Inter Miami

   The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner rarely scores bad goals, so ranking each of his Miami strikes is not an easy task

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   Manchester UnitedBayern München

   Bayern & Man Utd are miles apart - and Kane move proves it

   The Bavarians are one of the favourites to win the competition after landing the England captain while the Red Devils are a mess on and off the pitch

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    UEFA Champions LeagueFEATURES

    Swiss Model is coming - so enjoy the last-ever Group of Death

    UEFA has decided to replace the group stage with one big league from 2024 on, meaning more games but far less drama

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    ArsenalN. Pépé

    Nicolas Pepe: The Premier League's biggest transfer flop

    The Ivorian winger spectacularly failed to live up to his hefty £72m price tag during his four-year spell at the Emirates Stadium

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    Manchester UnitedE. ten Hag

    One year of Ten Hag and Man Utd are going backwards again

    The Red Devils were expected to build on last season's progress, but instead it feels like they are back to square one

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   WrexhamGOAL Grades

   Lee runs the show as Wrexham winning run goes on

   For the remainder of the campaign, GOAL will be bringing you up to date with the Red Dragons' progress in League Two and the cup competitions

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   ChelseaM. Pochettino

   Another £450m spent - but what is Chelsea's best XI?

   The Blues spent big in the summer, but so far head coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn't found the right formula for success

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   Manchester UnitedBrighton & Hove Albion

   Transfer masters Brighton are embarrassing muddled Man Utd

   United won't be clear favourites when Roberto De Zerbi's side arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday, which is a sad indictment of their summer window

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   Manchester UnitedE. Ferguson

   Man Utd must move for Ferguson in 2024

   The Ireland teenager has exactly what it takes to be one of the best strikers in Europe over the next decade, so United can't afford not to sign him

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   LiverpoolD. Szoboszlai

   Liverpool in love with 'modern-day Beckham' Szoboszlai

   The Reds moved quickly to meet the buy-out clause in the Hungarian's RB Leipzig contract, and he's wasted little time in endearing himself to the Kop

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   RicharlisonTottenham Hotspur

   Everyone needs to stop with the Richarlison bashing

   The Spurs striker has endured a pretty miserable nine months, but he could still prove to be an intelligent signing

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   LiverpoolPremier League

   Szoboszlai must start - but bench role looms for Gravenberch 😬

   The Reds' engine room has been completely overhauled during the summer, meaning Jurgen Klopp now has plenty of options available to him

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   BarcelonaF. de Jong

   De Jong's the one! And Barca are finally starting to realise

   After four disappointing years, Frenkie De Jong has found a perfect role at Barcelona, and become one of the world's most effective centre-midfielders

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   Player ratingsUnited States

   McKennie runs midfield for USMNT in blowout of Oman

   Plenty of American stars stood out in a lopsided win, but it was the Juventus midfielder who truly ran the game.

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    Manchester UnitedR. Højlund

    Why Hojlund is the perfect Man Utd striker

    The Denmark international is set for his first start for the Red Devils at an expectant Old Trafford and he has all the tools to be an instant hit

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    EnglandH. Maguire

    Maguire is finished! Southgate must ditch Man Utd flop

    The world's most expensive defender is holding the Three Lions back - and the manager has to wield the axe before it's too late

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    PortugalGonçalo Ramos

    Ramos proves that Portugal don't need Ronaldo!

    Goncalo Ramos staked his claim to be Portugal's permanent No.9 with a starring role in a dominant Euro 2024 qualifying win.

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    TransfersMohamed Salah

    10 stars who absolutely bossed it after making big moves

    Jude Bellingham has been sensational since joining Real Madrid but he's not the first high-profile player to hit the ground running at a new club

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    Manchester UnitedTransfers

    The sad story of Man Utd's great decline under the Glazers

    GOAL charts the Americans' much-maligned ownership of the Red Devils, which has led to waves of fans protests over the years

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    Player ratingsUnited States

    Pepi and Tillman seize their moment for USMNT!

    Two substitutes helped the U.S. score two late goals and seal a win that, in the end, was some what flattering.

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    Player ratingsFEATURES

    England ratings: What does Southgate see in Harry Maguire?!

    The centre-back was all over the place as Ukraine went on to take the lead before Kyle Walker pulled England level

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    EnglandEuropean Championship

    England's dream midfield must be unleashed

    Gareth Southgate can finally deliver silverware if he deploys the world-class trio in Germany next year

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    Player ratingsBrazil

    Neymar surpasses Pele but Rodrygo steals the show!

    The Al-Hilal star solidified his spot in the record books in a lopsided win for the Selecao in World Cup qualifying